Ingredients Bread + Dough Breakfast Bread Scones Cream Scones Be the first to rate & review! These cream scones are a light morning or afternoon treat on their own and are adaptable to countless variations. You can add any combination of seasonings and extras to them. Try adding a tablespoon of ground cinnamon, cardamom, or grated lemon or orange zest to the dough for more flavor. If you want more texture, mix in a 1/2 cup of chopped candied ginger, dried berries, or raisins. Whichever route you choose, you'll end up with delicious results. By Chandra Ram Chandra Ram Instagram Website Title: Associate Editorial Director, Food & WineLocation: ChicagoEducation: Bachelor's in Journalism from Loyola University Chicago Certified Sommelier, Court of Master SommeliersExpertise: cooking, baking, writing, editing, chefs, restaurants.Experience: Chandra Ram is a James Beard- and IACP-nominated food writer, editor, and cookbook author. She worked in restaurants for years before turning to food writing and has won multiple awards for her work, including more than a dozen Jesse H. Neal awards and the McAllister Editorial Fellowship.Chandra has been cooking since she was old enough to help her mother in the kitchen, and parlayed her love of food into a career that keeps her busy between the stove and her desk.As the associate editorial director for food, Chandra strategizes how to produce the tastiest recipes to help readers create delicious food in their home kitchens. She's worked in many different corners of the food world, from bartending at a French restaurant in London to running a catering business in Maine and consulting with restaurant owners on how to improve their menus all over the country.Her writing has been featured in Food & Wine, Food52, Epicurious, Gravy, Kitchn, and Plate. She is a frequent speaker at food events and industry conferences, and an interview subject for podcasts and video programs. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 21, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 8 scones Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 cup pastry flour ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled 1 ¼ cups heavy cream, divided Demerara sugar for topping Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter, and work into flour using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingers until butter is in pea-size pieces. Make a well in center of flour and pour in all but 1 tablespoon cream. Gently fold flour mixture into cream, mixing just until dough comes together (dough will be lumpy). On a lightly floured surface, gently shape dough into a 1/2-inch-thick round, then fold in half and shape again into an 8-inch round. Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar, using your hands to lightly press sugar into dough. Cut dough into wedges, rounds, or squares, and place on prepared baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator to chill while oven heats, or up to 6 hours. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake scones 20 to 25 minutes, until firm and lightly browned on top. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Rate it Print